Idle (r) speculation (repair of idler pulleys) - was "need techical advice"

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

This is a common problem in older cars with idler pulleys, including
Imperials (mandatory Imperial content).

There is no need to spend money and time trying to find an exact replacement
for the whole assembly. Unless the pulley itself is damaged in some way, the
only likely problem is the bearing inside it.

Any machine shop can remove the old bearing - it is probably a 203SS or
205SS, either one is available over the counter at any bearing house, which
the machine shop can buy for you, or you can pick one up and take it to them
to be replaced.  You can do this yourself if you have tools to handle the
retainers for the bearing - which are probably large snap rings or "C"
rings.  The bearing number is on the bearing itself - just take it to your
bearing house and have them match it.  NAPA stores also stock these.  If
they have more than one grade, take the best - it will last another 30
years.

Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mail.charter.net" <salsender@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 10:37 AM
Subject: IML: Need Technical Advice


Hi Everyone:
I need you help regarding replacing or repairing a part on my other car.
Along with our 67 Imperial 4Dr HT we also have a 70 Ford Country Squire. I
need to replace and or repair the A/C Idler Pulley on the 390 V8. The part#
is D0AA8A617. Does anyone know who rebuilds these idler pulley assemblies.
Thanks

Kent and Sally
67 Imperial 4Dr Ht
Medford,Or.